Is The Fidlock System Safe?
What is the Fidlock System?
The Fidlock system, when applied to motorcycle helmets, introduces a groundbreaking way to fasten your gear. It combines the intuitive pull of magnets with a secure mechanical lock, making it uniquely glove-friendly. With Fidlock, securing your helmet becomes a one-handed operation, even with thick gloves on, enhancing convenience without compromising safety. This innovative fastening method ensures that your helmet stays securely fastened, providing a blend of ease and reliability that traditional buckles can't match.
Helmets Featuring Fidlock Technology
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Klim Krios Pro
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Klim F3 Carbon
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Z1R Bladestorm
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Fox Speedframe Pro
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509 Tactical 2.0 Enduro
Safety Tests: The Hard Numbers
Let's get down to the nitty-gritty of Fidlock's safety testing
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Impact Testing: Helmets are dropped from heights up to 3 meters onto both flat and curved anvils to simulate various crash scenarios. The Fidlock buckle must maintain its integrity, ensuring the helmet's protective capabilities are not compromised. The test focuses on the system's ability to handle impacts equivalent to or greater than those in real-world accidents, with no part of the Fidlock system showing signs of failure.
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Retention and Pull Force:
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Pull Force Test: The Fidlock buckle is subjected to a static pull force of up to 200 kg (440 lbs) to ensure it does not disengage under extreme tension. This test mimics the forces a helmet might experience if it gets caught or pulled during an accident.
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Dynamic Load Test: Here, the buckle experiences forces in a dynamic environment, simulating sudden impacts or snagging scenarios, ensuring the Fidlock can withstand forces beyond what's typically encountered in use.
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Durability Under Stress:
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Cycle Testing: The buckle undergoes 5,000 to 10,000 cycles of opening and closing to check for wear and tear. This longevity test ensures the Fidlock system remains reliable over the helmet's lifespan, with no significant degradation in function or structure.
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Cold Weather Testing:
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Low-Temperature Performance: Tested at -25°C, the Fidlock system shows a slight decrease in the breaking load of the plastic components, but the overall system is designed to maintain functionality. The magnets continue to engage correctly, and the mechanical lock holds firm, with breaking loads still above safety requirements.
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Magnetic Fidelity:
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Magnetic Strength Over Time: Magnets are tested for longevity, retaining at least 80% of their original magnetic strength after thousands of engagements, ensuring consistent performance.
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Corrosion Resistance: The system is exposed to salt spray, mud, and water to mimic outdoor conditions, with tests confirming the magnets and metal components remain unaffected by corrosion, maintaining their reliability.
Real-World Assurance
In practical scenarios, especially within extreme sports, helmets with Fidlock technology have proven their worth. Users commend the system for its robust performance under stress, ensuring no compromise on safety or functionality.
Safety Without Compromise
Is the Fidlock system safe? The rigorous testing data, alongside real-world feedback, affirms a resounding "yes". Integrated into helmets like the Klim Krios Pro, F3 Carbon, Z1R Bladestorm, and Fox Speedframe Pro, Fidlock technology has met and exceeded safety standards. However, safety remains a partnership between technology and rider diligence. By maintaining your gear and understanding its capabilities and limits, you can ride with the assurance that Fidlock not only has your back but secures your head as well.
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Event Details:
- When: Saturday May 2nd
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- Gear Requirements: Full Face Helmet, Eye Protection, Gloves, Full Length Pants, and over the ankle Boots
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